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Ken, a young Japanese guy, is in love with a young Korean girl Yumin. He followed her in Korea and wants to become a policeman just like her. But then, he finds himself at the head of a local gang. What will happen to Ken?

Story: 8/10
Protagonist starts out at ground zero in a foreign country and gradually builds his way to the top. You know that feeling when you're playing pokemon and you level up or evolve a pokemon? That's the feeling I get when I finish reading each volume because after each arc they just keep adding onto the gang empire as a whole, getting 1 step closer to their ultimate goal.

Art: 9/10
Amazing, art-style is beautiful and the author of Sun-Ken Rock takes the time to explain how he drew each page at the end of a chapter. Really dedicated author, more manga creators should do this.

Character: 9/10
Characters are pretty cliché, protagonist is the typical innocent guy who has the alter-ego of a badass when he's fighting. Side characters are pretty original and keep the story going, I feel a connection to the gang when they're together. The gang as a whole is like the straw hat pirates from One Piece, they have each other's backs.

Enjoyment: 10/10
Probably one of the most funny manga ive ever read, the humor is over the top and exaggerated. Very similar to Bokusatsu Tenshi Dokuro Chan. I think ima read the beginning volumes just to get a good laugh after finishing writing this lmao

Overall: 9/10
Worth the read, just go try it out. Only thing I can say is bad is that the same theme in the story becomes boring. Another thing is the ecchi, why put provocative/nude shit? I can go watch a porno if I want to see naked chicks.

Sun-Ken rock has one of the best mafia/underworld/gangster based story line in any those genres manga nowadays. The story is fast paced from the start. The ART of this manga is probably something you will rarely get to see . The characters are quite uniquely made but Ken is just too freaking kind for a guy who beats the shit out of other gang members . The art during the action sequences plus the art of the many landscapes that are shown are too epic.
Random ecchi scenes and the fanservice are quite not needed , they just end up demoting the emotional scenes
An example of awesome art:
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Sun Ken Rock is about a Japanese man named Ken. Ken's love interest Yumin moves to Korea to become a police officer, and Ken follows her to impress her with success. In a ridiculously short time he becomes the leader of one of the largest criminal organizations in the world, with a shitload of some of the most insane plot twists and over the top martial art fights I have ever seen in a manga in between. Make no mistake that this is predominantly an action manga, but by no means does that mean the characters were left out of the loop. Ken is like a magnet, he has an almost supernatural aura of main character righteousness that he seemingly indoctrinates people into good morale by beating the shit out of them. Rather than this being deus ex however, its a plot device that is observed by other characters in the story. It also doesn't hurt that Ken is an extremely likeable character. He does not always win, and he does not always lose, he is not arrogant, but he respects himself and his gang and will beat the shit out of other gangs that challenge its pride of the street. As time goes on and his gang becomes more and more of an influence in Korea, Ken's character starts to change rather drastically as well. It's cool to read is the bottom line here.

Plot is good. Plot is bretty very good. I liked the plot, which is basically divided into "arcs," that involve a specific plot device or character or event with Ken and the others. There aren't very many of these arcs, maybe like 4, but the length is perfectly sufficient to tell the story at hand and the overall tale of the Sun Ken Rock team. No arc is irrelevant etc. and none drags on for longer than it needs too. Theres depth to the story which has alot to do with the background of Korea, which the manga presents to you both directly and indirectly. Very frequently the manga will show the long term influences of the Vietnam and Korean Wars, as well as the slow collapse of morale in the populace of Korea. It's definitely not paper thin and will make you think which is ALWAYS GOOD IN A MANGA or any media for that matter. It's a deconstruction of society and this theme is heavily present through the entire manga, not thrown in one chapter for sillyness.

Action is CRAZY insane. If their was a 1-5 scale of how realistic fights were in manga, with 1 being Hajimme no Ippo and 5 being some energy technique battle stuff, Sun Ken Rock would be 2. But that does not stop the fights from being brutal and over the top, in fact it exemplifies it because there is no blatant superhumaning (save for one scene with the Vietnam Satan but it was so cool it doesn't matter.) Ken and his gang use an unidentified mix of martial arts to kick everyones ass to varying degrees of success, but its always awesome to read. NEVER BORING. Art is fantastic of course as well, make no mistake that although the mangaka is not particularly famous, he can really fucking draw (don't judge the art by the picture I show you, judge his art as you read it all) it also improves throughout the manga. So basically the action scenes are very dramatic, awesome great super cool, there is a very high chnace you will think so too.

There is comedy in the manga as well, its used frequently in the beginning as well as in between main arcs. It will usually come in the form of one panel of some sillyness or fanservice (which is also over the top but by no means does it dominate the whole manga), or an entire chapter about Don Huang's Sushi Adventure. Never really got on my nerves in the slightest which may be an indicator that it flows well with the dramatic moments. Not out of place and random basically.

In conclusion I feel as if I have barely said anything about this manga that makes it stand out, an action with plot ok theres half of manga right there. But make no mistake that this entire manga is standing out, its so ridiculous and so awesome its an unbelivable that it isn't top of the charts, you will certainly see what I mean.
This is NOT a manga where you have to read 15 chapters for things to start moving. Read one chapter and I am sure you will be sold, specifically 25 pages in or so to said chapter. It's super cool shit, fantastic super awesome, great good.read more

One of my favorite manga's so far. Sun-ken rock is a manga that gives good balance, with action/comedy/ecchi and a very great story behind it surprisingly. Also the story brings great character the developments along the way, with great resolve coming from the main character Ken. All in all without giving to much of spoilers this is a story about a guy who falls for a girl that he would do anything for even if he has to become a gang leader knowing shes a cop. Which brings some good comedy and suspense with big surprises and not knowing what will happen next in upcoming chapters. The Art is very good, great detail with character body physique and face expression. Also with how detailed the city is that the manga takes place in. I would give this Manga a 10/10 because of how balanced the story is and how much motivation i get from the main character and his resolve to train his body and protect the ones he loves. read more

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Not only are these two works by the same author but they also portray a similar style in terms of their characteristics. The main male protagonist has a tough attitude and is always finding himself in the wrong place at the wrong time in compromising situations. Despite this, they fight for what they believe in and also meets a girl that they share an interesting relationship with. There is a lot of fan service and action so expect some edgy artwork. If you're into action oriented manga with tough stories, then check these two series out.

Same Author and art styles.
Similar stories too, except the MC in Sun Ken Rock becomes a Mafia Boss whilst the MC in Wallman is a retired assassin who is pulled back into the job and goes against Mafia/Yakuza.
Pretty much a Sun Ken Rock vs Wallman sort of thing.
Both main character are skilled in combat from the outset.

I find it similar because of it's plot and the main characters.
Both of the MC involvement in yakuza's, police and other organizations are so similar.
and not to mention the art looks good too!they both also start strong from the very start. but has a "character growth or development" :D

Sun-Ken Rock and Heat are very similar gangster / yakuza mangas, they are both dark and realistic, however Heat is darker in that the mc has a darker more underworld personality than Ken does. Both have great art and are good seinens about crime and gang fights. The art styles are Really good - different and distinctive while both being realistic.

You might not see the similarities in the beginning, and even though there are definitely more differences than similarities, I had to recommend this because of my love of both manga. First, I hardly ever read shounen manga, so these manga either have an amazing plot, or just really funny. Both manga have both these traits. Both the main protagonist life seems to be going no where. Until they both meet a girl that essentially motivates them to do what they're good at. Sun Ken? Fighting. Slam Dunk? Basketball. Friendship, courage, strength, love, and motivation are big parts of both the stories. And of course, the AMAZING plot and comedy. Don't get me wrong. The plot in both stories are completely different.

Sun-Ken Rock is pretty much Onizuka moving to Korea and starting a gang in an M rated manga. The humor is pretty similar, and although Ken isn't as much of a loser as Onizuka, they both share some character traits, such as being virtuous fighting machines, with a perverted side.

If you're looking for some action and violence, then Gangsta and Sun-Ken Rock may be something to keep a keen eye on. Both series takes place in a setting where there is violence, politics, and corruption. The main characters also gets involved with local gangs that spawns rivalries with deadly consequences. There is character dynamics as well focusing on the main protagonists. Recommended for mature fans of action-drama.

Both portray the mafia, gang, and family setting throughout the story with all the problems and situations you might expect in that way of life. Very similar characteristics with multiple characters, they also have the same feel of humor and comedic scenes. In both stories it seems to always be good vs evil in almost every conflict that accrues.